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1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The regulatory authorities plan to optimize the Bond "Southbound Connect" mechanism and expand the investor access scope, providing institutional guarantees for domestic funds to allocate offshore bonds. The report systematically analyzes the development background, operation mechanism, and investment opportunities under the expansion of the Bond "Southbound Connect" to clarify the infrastructure for cross - border bond allocation for investors [1][8]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Bond "Southbound Connect" Launch Background and Regulatory Policy Development Process - The Bond "Southbound Connect" aims to build an efficient offshore bond allocation channel for domestic institutional investors by deepening the cooperation between the bond market infrastructure institutions of the two regions. Before its launch, domestic institutions' participation in the overseas bond market was restricted by complex approval processes, limited investment quotas, and high transaction costs [2][9]. - The policy history can be divided into three phases: 2017 - 2020 was the policy foundation period with the priority launch of the Bond "Northbound Connect"; in 2021, the "Southbound Connect" mechanism was officially implemented; since October 2024, it has entered the expansion and deepening period, with plans to expand the investor scope to non - bank institutions such as securities firms, funds, insurance companies, and wealth management institutions, and optimize multi - currency settlement and repurchase mechanisms [2][10]. 3.2 Bond "Southbound Connect" Operation Mechanism 3.2.1 "Southbound Connect" Business Operation and Regulatory Mechanism - There are two custody modes for domestic investors: the multi - level direct connection custody mode relying on domestic bond registration and settlement institutions, and the global custody mode relying on domestic custody and clearing banks (also known as the "dual - custody" mode of domestic and overseas custodian banks). The global custody mode has a wider trading scope and more flexible currency support [17][19]. - The clearing mechanism varies according to the transaction currency. For RMB and Hong Kong dollar settlements, Delivery versus Payment (DVP) settlement is adopted, while for US dollar and euro settlements, Free of Payment (FOP) settlement is used. The settlement confirmation and processing have specific time requirements [20]. - The cross - border capital flow under the "Southbound Connect" is strictly regulated. The People's Bank of China is responsible for overall supervision, and the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS) monitors the transaction quota in real - time. Domestic investors can exchange RMB for foreign currencies through the inter - bank foreign exchange market and hedge exchange rate risks, and the funds are earmarked for bond investment [21][22]. - The "Southbound Connect" adopts a cross - border capital net outflow quota management mechanism, with an annual net outflow quota of 50 billion yuan equivalent and a daily quota of 20 billion yuan equivalent for all participating institutions. The actual investment scope needs to consider multiple factors [3][23]. 3.2.2 "Southbound Connect" Market Makers and Domestic Investor Scope - The current trading counterparties of the "Southbound Connect" are 22 market makers designated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, which provide liquidity support and trading services for the market [27]. - The current domestic investors mainly include two types: 41 bank institutions among the primary dealers of open - market operations, and institutional investors with Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) and Renminbi Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (RQDII) qualifications. In the future, the investor scope is expected to expand to non - bank institutions, which may change the investment preference in the overseas bond market [28]. 3.2.3 "Southbound Connect" Transaction Process - The participation in "Southbound Connect" transactions involves qualification approval, account opening, and transaction execution. The main trading mode is the Request for Quote (RFQ) mode, which is completed through the CFETS system and overseas platforms [32]. - For qualification approval and account opening, eligible domestic investment institutions need to submit application materials to the National Inter - bank Funding Center and complete the account configuration process. For transactions, investors send quote requests, market makers provide feedback, and the transaction is confirmed to be concluded [33][35]. 3.3 Investment Opportunities under the Expansion of the Bond "Southbound Connect" 3.3.1 Overall Situation of the Hong Kong Bond Market - The investable bond scope of the Bond "Southbound Connect" includes all bonds issued overseas and traded in the Hong Kong bond market, including offshore RMB bonds (dim - sum bonds), Hong Kong dollar bonds, and G3 currency (US dollar, euro, yen) bonds. In practice, offshore RMB bonds and Chinese - funded US dollar bonds are the main investment targets [4][22]. - As of the end of 2024, the outstanding balances of Hong Kong offshore RMB bonds, Hong Kong dollar bonds, and G3 currency bonds were 173.2 billion US dollars, 195.5 billion US dollars, and 565.6 billion US dollars respectively. The composition of each currency bond is different: Hong Kong dollar debt instruments include sovereign and corporate bonds; offshore RMB debt instruments are all dim - sum bonds; most of the G3 currency bonds issued in Hong Kong are Chinese - funded US dollar bonds [40][42]. 3.3.2 Key Sector of the "Southbound Connect": Dim - sum Bonds - As of August 3, 2025, there were 3,970 outstanding dim - sum bonds with a total scale of 277.252 billion US dollars. After excluding certificates of deposit, there were 2,936 outstanding bonds with a scale of 215 billion US dollars. The dim - sum bond market has shown a significant expansion trend since 2023, and the low - cost capital environment in the Hong Kong market is conducive to its issuance [43]. - Most of the remaining maturities of outstanding dim - sum bonds are less than 3 years, accounting for 73% of the total scale. In terms of industrial distribution, financial and government bonds have a large stock scale. Energy and industrial sectors have relatively high coupon rates [43][46]. - In the secondary market, the excess spread space of offshore RMB sovereign bonds is currently insufficient, while 1 - 3 - year financial dim - sum bonds, industrial dim - sum bonds within 3 years, and urban investment dim - sum bonds within 5 years have relatively high yields [49]. 3.3.3 Key Sector of the "Southbound Connect": Chinese - funded US dollar Bonds - As of August 1, 2025, there were 2,148 outstanding Chinese - funded US dollar bonds with a total scale of 647.6 billion US dollars. The issuance pace slowed down in 2023 but showed a recovery trend in 2024. From January to July 2025, the total issuance scale was 75.2 billion US dollars, a year - on - year increase of 22.5 billion US dollars [55]. - Most of the remaining maturities of outstanding Chinese - funded US dollar bonds are less than 3 years, accounting for 65% of the total scale. In terms of credit quality, investment - grade and high - yield bonds account for 31% and 1% respectively, and the rest are unrated bonds [58]. - In terms of industrial distribution, the financial, real estate, and communication sectors have a large stock scale. The industrial and urban investment sectors have relatively high coupon rates. The secondary market yields of Chinese - funded US dollar bonds are significantly higher than those of domestic bonds, and among investment - grade Chinese - funded US dollar bonds, the yields of urban investment US dollar bonds within 3 years are slightly higher than those of industrial and financial bonds [60][63].

Core Viewpoint - The expansion of the "Southbound Bond Connect" provides domestic securities firms with new opportunities for cross-border asset allocation and enhances their service capabilities in the offshore bond market [2][3]. Group 1: Policy Impact - The policy allows domestic securities firms to access a variety of offshore bond assets, improving capital efficiency and global allocation capabilities [2]. - The expansion raises the bar for securities firms in terms of risk control systems, research capabilities, and client service levels [2][3]. Group 2: New Opportunities for Securities Firms - The "Southbound Bond Connect" expansion offers a more convenient and flexible channel for financial institutions to "go out," creating new paths for asset allocation and risk management [3]. - Securities firms can enhance their roles in agency trading, liquidity provision, and cross-border product design, thereby improving overall service levels in the industry [3]. Group 3: Strategic Focus - Securities firms are encouraged to build stronger global research capabilities, cross-border risk control systems, and product innovation abilities to seize the opportunities presented by the "Southbound Bond Connect" [3][4]. - Companies like Huafu Securities plan to develop multi-currency and multi-strategy cross-border product portfolios to meet diverse client needs [3][4]. Group 4: Investment Direction - Huafu Securities is applying for "Southbound Bond Connect" qualifications, focusing initially on Hong Kong government bonds, offshore government bonds, and local government bonds [4]. - The company recognizes the importance of "dim sum bonds" in the internationalization of the renminbi and sees value in Chinese dollar bonds due to their valuation and yield [4]. Group 5: Risk Management - The risk management framework emphasizes a three-pronged approach focusing on market risk, credit risk, and exchange rate risk, aiming for a balance between stable allocation and controllable risk [5]. Group 6: Areas for Improvement - Despite the progress made with the "Southbound Bond Connect," there are still complexities in systems and operational processes that need optimization [6]. - Recommendations include developing a "one-stop" trading and settlement system, expanding the accessibility of derivative tools, and encouraging offshore institutions to issue renminbi bonds [6].

正券 CGS 固收研究报告 中资美元债净融资为负、发行地产债为主且均为债务重组 中资美元债一级市场 7 月跟踪 2025 年 8 月 7 日 7月中资美元债净融资规模为负,发行以无评级为主 ● 截至 2025年 7月 31日,中资美元债一级市场整体当月新发行债券 85 只,以地产美 元债为主,总发行规模为 193.87 亿美元,发行规模环比增加 55%、同比增加 27%, 平均发行票面利率为 3.79%;到期债券 98只,到期规模为 200.17 亿美元;未发生实 质性违约。当月净融资规模为-6.29亿美元。发行规模大幅上升主要因为世茂集团控股 有限公司为债务重组发行新债券共 117.34亿美元。 不同评级来看,投资级方面,当月新发行债券２只,发行规模为 7.44亿美元;到期债 券 13 只,到期规模为 55.5 亿美元;净融资规模为-48.06 亿美元。高收益级方面,中 资美元债一级市场当月无新发行债券;到期债券 5只,到期规模为 16 亿美元;净融资 规模为-16 亿美元。无评级方面,中资美元债一级市场当月新发行债券 83 只,发行规 模为 186.43 亿美元;到期债券 80 只,到期规模为 128.6 ...

Group 1: Southbound Bond Connect Expansion - The Southbound Bond Connect's overall custody balance may exceed 800 billion RMB, with a theoretical maximum custody scale of over 1.8 trillion RMB by the end of 2025 if investment quotas and institutional expansions are implemented[2] - As of July 8, 2025, the Southbound Bond Connect has announced multiple optimization measures, including support for more domestic investors to invest in offshore bond markets and enhancements to liquidity management for foreign investors[2] - The total scale of bonds under the Southbound Bond Connect is currently 7.68 trillion RMB, with USD bonds, HKD bonds, and dim sum bonds accounting for 95% of the total[2] Group 2: Dim Sum Bonds Overview - The current stock of dim sum bonds under the Southbound Bond Connect is 1.7 trillion RMB, with credit bonds, government bonds, and certificates of deposit making up 57%, 29%, and 14% of the total, respectively[3] - Investment-grade dim sum credit bonds constitute 55% of the total dim sum credit bonds, while unrated bonds account for 44%[3] - The issuance scale of dim sum credit bonds reached 6.181 billion RMB by the end of July 2025, with a net financing scale exceeding 4 trillion RMB in 2024[2] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Opportunities - The dim sum bond market has seen significant expansion since 2021, driven by policy support and tightening financing conditions for domestic city investment bonds[2] - The supply of dim sum bonds is primarily concentrated in the 3-year and under category, which accounts for 77.32% of the total stock[3] - The average coupon rates for government and non-city investment credit bonds range between 2.3% and 3.3%, while city investment dim sum bonds have significantly higher rates, exceeding 5% for bonds with maturities of 3 years or less[3] Group 4: Risks and Considerations - Potential policy changes may impact the future expansion and scope of the Southbound Bond Connect, posing risks to investors[9] - Unexpected changes in overseas markets could disrupt offshore RMB liquidity, affecting the performance of dim sum bonds[9] - Credit defaults beyond expectations could significantly disturb the offshore bond market, highlighting the need for careful credit risk assessment[9]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - On July 30, the central bank conducted continuous net injections, leading to a balanced and slightly loose liquidity situation. The bond market showed a significant recovery, while the main indices of the convertible bond market closed down collectively, with most individual convertible bonds declining. Yields of U.S. Treasury bonds across various maturities generally increased, and yields of 10-year government bonds in major European economies also mostly rose [1]. Summaries by Directory I. Bond Market News (1) Domestic News - The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee decided to hold the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in October to discuss the 15th Five-Year Plan. It emphasized maintaining policy continuity and stability, implementing proactive fiscal and moderately loose monetary policies, and taking measures in multiple aspects such as supporting innovation, consumption, and resolving local government debt risks [3]. - The CPC Central Committee held a symposium with non - Communist Party personages, with General Secretary Xi Jinping stressing the need to adhere to the general principle of making progress while maintaining stability in the second half of the year, aiming to achieve the annual economic and social development goals [4]. - The central government plans to allocate about 90 billion yuan for child - rearing subsidies this year, with the central finance bearing about 90% of the funds for the national basic standard [4][5]. - The National Development and Reform Commission solicited public opinions on guiding the layout and investment of government investment funds to prevent homogenization and crowding - out effects [5]. - The National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors issued a notice to regulate the book - building issuance and underwriting in the inter - bank bond market from August 11, 2025 [6]. (2) International News - The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% - 4.5% for the fifth consecutive meeting. Some members advocated a 25 - basis - point rate cut, and Fed Chairman Powell dampened market expectations of a September rate cut [7]. - The U.S. Q2 real GDP annualized quarterly growth rate was 3%, reversing the Q1 decline and exceeding expectations. The core PCE price index was 2.5%, down from the previous value but higher than expected. However, there are concerns about the economic recovery, such as weakening domestic demand [9]. (3) Commodities - On July 30, international crude oil futures prices continued to rise, while international natural gas prices continued to fall. WTI crude oil rose 1.36% to $70.99 per barrel, Brent crude oil rose 1.47% to $73.47 per barrel, COMEX gold futures fell 1.72% to $3266.90 per ounce, and NYMEX natural gas prices fell 1.89% to $3.016 per ounce [10]. II. Liquidity (1) Open Market Operations - On July 30, the central bank conducted 309 billion yuan of 7 - day reverse repurchase operations at an interest rate of 1.40%. With 150.5 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing, the net injection was 158.5 billion yuan [12]. (2) Funding Rates - Due to continuous net injections by the central bank on July 30, the liquidity was balanced and slightly loose, and major repurchase rates continued to decline. For example, DR001 dropped 4.81bp to 1.315%, and DR007 dropped 4.67bp to 1.518% [13]. III. Bond Market Dynamics (1) Interest - Rate Bonds - **Spot Bond Yield Trends**: After the Political Bureau meeting on July 30, the bond market recovered significantly. By 20:00, the yield of the 10 - year Treasury bond active bond 250011 dropped 2.75bp to 1.7200%, and the yield of the 10 - year China Development Bank bond active bond 250210 dropped 3.25bp to 1.8040% [16]. - **Bond Tendering Results**: Details of the tendering results of several agricultural bonds, including the issuance scale, winning yields, and multiples, were provided [17]. (2) Credit Bonds - **Secondary Market Transaction Anomalies**: On July 30, the trading price of one industrial bond, "H0 Yangcheng 04", deviated by more than 10%, rising over 747% [17]. - **Credit Bond Events**: Multiple credit - related events occurred, such as asset freezes of some companies, changes in credit ratings, and cancellations of bond issuances [18]. (3) Convertible Bonds - **Equity and Convertible Bond Indices**: On July 30, the A - share market weakened in the afternoon. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.17%, while the Shenzhen Component Index and the ChiNext Index fell 0.77% and 1.62% respectively. The main indices of the convertible bond market closed down collectively, and most individual convertible bonds declined [20]. - **Convertible Bond Tracking**: Companies such as Hang Lung Properties reported their performance, and there were announcements regarding bond payments, revisions of conversion prices, and decisions on early redemptions [23][24][25]. (4) Overseas Bond Markets - **U.S. Bond Market**: On July 30, yields of U.S. Treasury bonds across various maturities generally increased. The 2 - year U.S. Treasury bond yield rose 8bp to 3.94%, and the 10 - year yield rose 4bp to 4.38%. The yield spreads between 2 - year and 10 - year, and 5 - year and 30 - year U.S. Treasury bonds narrowed [26][27]. - **European Bond Market**: On July 30, the 10 - year UK government bond yield dropped 4bp, while yields of 10 - year government bonds in other major European economies mostly rose [29]. - **Daily Price Changes of Chinese - Issued Dollar Bonds**: The daily price changes of Chinese - issued dollar bonds as of July 30 were presented, including the price changes, credit entities, bond codes, and other information of top - rising and top - falling bonds [31].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The expansion of Southbound Connect and the improvement of its operating mechanism will provide new channels for domestic institutional investors to allocate overseas bonds. The expansion of participants and the improvement of the mechanism will bring new opportunities for domestic institutional investors to invest in overseas bonds. - The expansion of domestic institutional investors in Southbound Connect is expected to alleviate the unmet demand of non - bank institutions for overseas bond allocation. Non - bank institutions will have more channels to invest in overseas bonds, and the overseas bond market may see more capital inflows into high - coupon bonds such as Chinese - funded US dollar bonds and Dim Sum bonds, which may lead to a further decline in bond yields [91][92]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Recent Development of Bond "Southbound Connect" - **Background and Purpose**: Southbound Connect aims to facilitate domestic institutional investors to allocate offshore bonds by strengthening the cooperation between bond market infrastructure institutions in the Mainland and Hong Kong [11]. - **Regulatory Policy Development**: It has gone through three stages: policy preparation (2017 - 2020), policy launch (2021 - 2022), and deep - opening (2023 - present). In 2025, it is proposed to expand the scope of domestic investors to non - bank institutions and improve relevant mechanisms [13][16][17]. 3.2 Operating Mechanism and Participation Methods of Southbound Connect - **Business Operation and Regulatory Mechanism**: The scope of domestic investors is currently limited to 41 banks and QDII/RQDII - qualified institutions. Investors need to open accounts through designated domestic custodian banks or bond registration and settlement institutions and open accounts in the CMU system of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority for cross - border custody. The total annual quota for all participating institutions is 500 billion yuan, and the daily quota is 20 billion yuan [24][33]. - **Current Domestic Investors Participating in Southbound Connect**: As of July 2025, the expansion policy has not been fully implemented. The investors are still limited to primary dealers (excluding non - bank institutions and rural commercial banks) and QDII/RQDII - qualified institutional investors [32]. - **Participation Process**: It includes qualification approval and account opening, and the bidding process (viewing quotation intentions, sending quotation requests, receiving responses from quotation providers, and confirming transactions). Currently, investors mainly prefer investment - grade Chinese - funded US dollar bonds and high - rated Dim Sum bonds, and the expansion of investors may change the investment preference [38][40]. 3.3 Current Investment Opportunities in Southbound Connect - **Overall Situation of Southbound Connect Sector**: The investable bonds include offshore RMB bonds (Dim Sum bonds), Hong Kong dollar bonds, and G3 currency bonds. As of July 29, 2025, the total scale of tradable bonds in the Hong Kong market was 1.2052 trillion US dollars, with 5,892 bonds. Chinese - funded US dollar bonds and Dim Sum bonds accounted for more than 70% of the investable bonds in Southbound Connect [54]. - **Focus on Dim Sum Bonds**: The scale of Dim Sum bonds has expanded significantly since 2023. As of July 17, 2025, there were 3,099 outstanding Dim Sum bonds with a total scale of 1.5449 trillion yuan. The financial services and sovereign debt sectors have a large scale. Dim Sum bonds have a higher coupon rate than domestic bonds, especially in the urban investment, real estate, and bank sectors. However, attention should be paid to their subsequent performance as the yields have declined significantly in recent months [63][64][67]. - **Focus on Chinese - funded US dollar bonds**: As of early July 2025, there were 2,009 outstanding Chinese - funded US dollar bonds with a total scale of 666.7 billion US dollars. The real estate, internet media, bank, and urban investment sectors have a large scale. The issuance of Chinese - funded US dollar bonds has slowed down since 2023, and the newly issued bonds are mainly unrated. Chinese - funded US dollar bonds have a higher coupon rate than domestic bonds, especially in the urban investment and real estate sectors. Attention should be paid to high - quality individual bonds and short - term risks [71][74][83]. 3.4 Impact of the Expansion of Domestic Institutional Investors in Southbound Connect - **For Non - bank Institutions**: The expansion of participants is expected to alleviate the unmet demand of non - bank institutions for overseas bond allocation. They can invest in overseas bonds through the Southbound Connect channel in addition to using QDII quotas [91]. - **For the Overseas Bond Market**: Non - bank institutions have a relatively more active risk preference. High - risk - return bonds such as the real estate and urban investment sectors of Chinese - funded US dollar bonds and the urban investment sector of Dim Sum bonds may receive more attention and capital inflows, which may lead to a further decline in bond yields [92].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information about the report industry investment rating is provided in the content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Southbound Connect is an important exploration of China's financial market interconnection. Banks' proprietary trading is the most important investor under the current mechanism and is expected to expand. The annual quota for Southbound Connect is RMB 50 billion equivalent, and investors can choose either multi - level direct connection custody or domestic custody and clearing banks to hold their bond assets, with strict cross - border capital supervision. - As of the end of 2024, the total scale of the Hong Kong bond market exceeded USD 900 billion. It includes the offshore RMB bond market, the Hong Kong dollar bond market, and the Asian G3 currency bond market. G3 currency bonds, especially US dollar bonds issued by Chinese - funded institutions, are an important part of the Hong Kong market. - In the future, with the expansion of the scope of institutions, Southbound Connect will become an important starting point for domestic institutions' overseas bond investment. It is recommended to actively seize overseas opportunities and carefully manage exchange - rate risks [1]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 China's Financial Market Opening and the Birth of Bond "Southbound Connect" - China's capital market opening process can be divided into three stages: "early opening attempts - expansion of cross - border investment channels - capital market interconnection". Bond "Southbound Connect" is an important exploration in the interconnection stage. - In 2016, the concept of Bond Connect was first proposed. In 2017, Northbound Connect was officially launched, and in 2021, Southbound Connect was launched. Since 2025, regulators have repeatedly mentioned Southbound Connect, clarifying that investors will be expanded to four types of non - bank institutions: securities firms, funds, insurance, and wealth management [4]. 3.2 Analysis of the Bond Southbound Connect System - Participants in Southbound Connect include market - makers and investors. Banks' proprietary trading is the most important investor under the current mechanism. The trading service variety is initially spot bond trading, and the investable bonds are all bond types issued overseas and traded in the Hong Kong bond market. - The annual quota for Southbound Connect is RMB 50 billion equivalent, and the daily quota is RMB 20 billion equivalent. Domestic investors participate in Southbound Connect transactions through the request - for - quote method. - Southbound Connect adopts the nominee holder system. Investors can choose to hold their bond assets through multi - level direct connection custody or domestic custody and clearing banks, with strict cross - border capital supervision. The expansion of Southbound Connect is beneficial for optimizing the investor structure [5]. 3.3 Introduction to the Hong Kong Bond Market - Classified by currency, the Hong Kong bond market includes the offshore RMB bond market, the Hong Kong dollar bond market, and the Asian G3 currency bond market. The Hong Kong dollar bond market has grown steadily in recent years; the offshore RMB bond market expanded significantly in 2024; the issuance scale of the G3 currency bond market rebounded in 2024, with Chinese - funded issuers being the main ones. - Classified by issuer, the Hong Kong bond market can be divided into (quasi -) sovereign bonds and corporate bonds. The former includes Hong Kong government bonds, bonds issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, bonds issued by mainland (quasi -) sovereign institutions, and bonds issued by overseas (quasi -) sovereign institutions. The latter includes bonds issued by recognized institutions, public institutions, and private institutions [6].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the given content Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - Bond Southbound Connect is about to be expanded. In the situation of "asset shortage", the influx of non-bank funds into Chinese overseas bonds may increase the demand for Chinese overseas bond varieties to some extent. The report focuses on the overview of Bond Southbound Connect, the performance of Chinese overseas bonds in H1 2025, and the opportunities for Chinese overseas bonds in H2 2025 under the expansion of Southbound Connect [15] Group 3: Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. Bond Southbound Connect Overview - **Southbound Connect Expansion Policy Support**: In 2025, multiple meetings or events mentioned the expansion of Southbound Connect. Measures include extending settlement time, supporting multi-currency bond settlement, and expanding the scope of eligible domestic investors [15] - **Southbound Connect Concept and Constraints**: "Southbound Connect" allows domestic investors to invest in bonds traded in the Hong Kong bond market. The previous domestic investors were 41 bank - class financial institutions, QDII, and RQDII. The funds can only be used for bond investment, and there are restrictions on investment额度 and scope [20][28][33] - **Southbound Connect Full - Process Mechanism**: The trading method is Request for Quote (RFQ). It adopts a nominal holder system for custody and full "Delivery versus Payment (DVP)" for settlement [37][41][51] 2. Review of Chinese Overseas Bonds in H1 2025: Narrowed Spreads and Relatively Attractive Returns - **Primary Market Changes**: - **Chinese US Dollar Bonds**: The primary issuance improved, with the issuance scale from January to June 2025 reaching $89.4 billion, a 12% year - on - year increase. The issuance interest rate volatility decreased [52] - **Dim Sum Bonds**: The primary issuance slightly contracted, with a 9% year - on - year decrease in the issuance scale from January to June 2025. The issuance interest rates were differentiated [61] - **Secondary Market Performance**: - **Chinese US Dollar Bonds**: The index rose steadily, and the credit spreads continued to repair. The overall return rate as of June 30, 2025, was 4.23% [72] - **Dim Sum Bonds**: Priced against Chinese government bond yields, they followed the narrowing of on - shore credit spreads. As on - shore funds flow in and financing costs decrease, offshore spreads may narrow [82][92] 3. Outlook for Chinese Overseas Bonds in H2 2025: Southbound Connect Expansion Facilitates Layout - **Overview of the Hong Kong Bond Market**: As of the end of 2024, the outstanding scales of Hong Kong dollar bonds, offshore RMB bonds, and G3 currency bonds were $195.5 billion, $173.2 billion, and $565.6 billion respectively. CMU - hosted debt instruments are only a small part of the Hong Kong bond market [99][107] - **Investment Strategy for Chinese US Dollar Bonds**: Driven by the on - shore and offshore spread gap and the continuous implementation of debt resolution policies, urban investment US dollar bonds are expected to continue to perform well, and real estate US dollar bonds will also benefit. The primary supply of investment - grade financial and non - financial sectors is relatively sufficient, and valuations are still attractive [123] - **Investment Strategy for Dim Sum Bonds**: Considering the lock - in cost, Dim Sum Bonds are more cost - effective than Chinese US Dollar Bonds. With the expected influx of Southbound funds, there is a large narrowing space for Dim Sum Bond spreads, so they have high allocation value [7]